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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.04, 972.62 and 456.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.04, 972.62 and 456.58 is: 629.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.04 : 972.62 = 456.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.04/972.62 = 456.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.04x = 972.62 × 456.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.04x = 444,078.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,078.84/705.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.86

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